Eddie Nketiah’s being recalled by Arsenal has left Leeds in dire need of a striker.
The Whites have had a number of targets in mind, but they’ve received blows in their pursuits of three different attacking options.
What’s the story then?
This time last week there was an air of excitement around the fanbase as Leeds were being linked with Che Adams, Billy Sharp and Rhian Brewster, but just seven days later it seems unlikely that any are going to sign.
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Ralph Hasenhuttl has said that it’d be difficult for him to let Adams go out on loan, while Chris Wilder has completely written off any speculation surrounding Sharp leaving the club.
The Whites still had hopes that Brewster could have signed for them, but now it seems that he’s on his way to Swansea City.
One reporter suggested that the deal would be announced early this week after the clubs had agreed a deal.
Back to square one
This transfer window has just been blow after blow for Leeds United.
First it was Sharp, then it was Adams and now it’s Brewster.
The Yorkshire club’s hunt for a striker has hit a brick wall once again, and now Leeds are pretty much back to square one, seemingly missing out on three of their early targets.
We’ve been over this before on FFC, but Leeds need to replace Nketiah quickly as they simply don’t have any depth up top, and if anything were to happen to Patrick Bamford, the Whites would be forced to play a youngster such as Ryan Edmondson as a starter. With his lack of first-team experience that would be a huge risk.
Leeds may be back to where they started, but they need to figure this out as quickly as possible so that they’re not left short up top.
In other news, Marcelo Bielsa’s recent revelation may mean that Leeds may have a way around FFP.
